The Sysprepbackup operation changes in the Windows(R) 7 operating system because a new version of Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE) is built in the Windows 7 operating system. When you run the System Preparation Tool (Sysprep) and use the /generalize option, the Sysprep operation disables Windows RE by removing the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) entry to the Rescue and Recovery(R) Pre Desktop Area (PDA)

This package is intended for use with systems running Microsoft Windows 7 only

Go to the C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep directory and launch the sysprep.exe file. The System Preparation Tool window is displayed.

Select Quit from the Shutdown Options drop-down list box in the System Preparation Tool window. Notes:

It is recommended that you select Generalize.

It is recommended that you create recovery media before the sysprep process. For the detailed parameters about performing the recovery operations using the RRCMD command, refer to the Rescue and Recovery 4.3 Deployment Guide.

Click OK to save the setting. Then the sysprep process begins.

When the sysprep process finishes, run the executable that you downloaded with administrative privileges, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the patch.

Restart your computer, and it will automatically boot to the Predesktop Area (PDA) to continue with the sysprepbackup process.

When the sysprebackup finishes, your computer boots to the Windows 7 operating system automatically.

After out-of-box experience (OOBE), run the executable that you downloaded with administrative privileges, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the patch again.